Overview
Composer kemu (KEMU VOXX) first uploaded 六兆年と一夜物語 to niconico douga on April 13, 2012, featuring the Vocaloid IA. The song rocketed past the site's 殿堂入り (hall of fame) threshold of 100,000 views within 48 hours and crossed one million views by early July of the same year, establishing itself as one of kemu's landmark Vocaloid works. The title, translating roughly to "Six Trillion Years and Overnight Story", frames the track's cinematic scope: a driving rock arrangement with dramatic, storybook vocal delivery that resonated deeply with the niconico audience and has kept the song a staple of kemu's discography.
In maimai, 六兆年と一夜物語 arrived during the ORANGE PLUS update as part of a promotional tie-in with Sega's CHUNITHM. For the first few months, the song was only playable in maimai if players had also played it in CHUNITHM, a cross-arcade unlock system that encouraged engagement across both rhythm game cabinets. General availability followed on October 29, 2015. The song later received DX-format charts on July 11, 2019, alongside maimai's transition to the DX hardware line, ensuring its continued presence through multiple game editions.
The two MASTER charts, Standard by Jack and DX by うさぎランドリー, both sit at level 13+, reflecting the relentless BPM 186 pace and dense patterning. The DX Expert chart by 華火職人 stands out for its heavy use of Touch notes, integrating the DX cabinet's touch-sensor mechanics at a relatively approachable level 9 difficulty. Across both chart sets, 六兆年と一夜物語 has undergone several level adjustments through maimai's version history, a testament to its longevity and continued relevance as a high-speed Vocaloid boss track.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
150 notesDesigner: -|Tap 129Hold 6Slide 4Touch 4Break 7
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
288 notesDesigner: -|Tap 237Hold 23Slide 8Touch 4Break 16
EXPERT
9(9)
354 notesDesigner: 華火職人|Tap 260Hold 24Slide 11Touch 29Break 30
MASTER
13+(13.8)
704 notesDesigner: うさぎランドリー|Tap 554Hold 25Slide 47Touch 57Break 21
Trivia
- Uploaded to niconico douga on April 13, 2012, 六兆年と一夜物語 reached 殿堂入り (hall of fame, 100,000 views) in just two days, an exceptionally fast pace even by Vocaloid-scene standards of the era.
- The song surpassed one million cumulative views on niconico by July 1, 2012, within roughly two and a half months of its upload.
- When added to maimai in July 2015, the song was locked behind a cross-arcade collaboration with CHUNITHM: players had to play it in CHUNITHM before they could play it in maimai. It became generally unlockable on October 29, 2015.
- DX-format charts were added on July 11, 2019, coinciding with the launch of maimaiでらっくす (maimai DX).
- The song features the Vocaloid IA (IA -ARIA ON THE PLANETES-), developed by 1st Place Co., Ltd. and known for her clear, slightly youthful vocal character.
- The Standard MASTER chart by Jack and the DX MASTER chart by うさぎランドリー have both been adjusted across multiple maimai versions: the Standard MASTER originally debuted at level 11 in ORANGE PLUS and has since risen to 13+ through incremental updates.
- The DX Expert chart (level 9, designed by 華火職人) contains 29 Touch notes, a prominent use of the DX cabinet's touch sensors at a difficulty where players are still learning the DX gameplay style.
FAQ
- Who composed 六兆年と一夜物語 (Rokuchounen to Ichiya Monogatari)?
- The song was composed by kemu (also credited as KEMU VOXX), a Vocaloid producer active on niconico douga known for his works featuring IA and his dramatic, rock-driven arrangements.
- What Vocaloid is used in 六兆年と一夜物語?
- The song uses IA (IA -ARIA ON THE PLANETES-), a Japanese Vocaloid developed by 1st Place Co., Ltd. and released in 2012, known for her clear and expressive vocal tone.
- When was 六兆年と一夜物語 added to maimai?
- It was added on July 16, 2015 as part of the maimai ORANGE PLUS update. The song was initially locked behind a CHUNITHM collaboration and became generally available on October 29, 2015. DX charts were added later on July 11, 2019.
- What does 六兆年と一夜物語 mean in English?
- The title translates to "Six Trillion Years and Overnight Story," evoking a grand narrative that spans an almost unimaginable timescale within the frame of a single night.
- What level is the MASTER chart for 六兆年と一夜物語 in maimai?
- Both the Standard MASTER chart, designed by Jack, and the DX MASTER chart, designed by うさぎランドリー, are rated at level 13+. The Standard MASTER has risen from an original level 11 at debut through multiple version updates.
- Who charted the Expert and MASTER difficulties for 六兆年と一夜物語?
- The Standard Expert chart was designed by rioN, and the DX Expert chart was designed by 華火職人. The Standard MASTER was charted by Jack, and the DX MASTER was charted by うさぎランドリー.
- What is the BPM of 六兆年と一夜物語?
- The song has a BPM of 186, contributing to its high-energy, driving rock feel and the dense note patterns found in its MASTER charts.
- How was 六兆年と一夜物語 connected to CHUNITHM in maimai?
- The song was added as part of a cross-arcade collaboration between maimai and Sega's CHUNITHM. Players initially had to play the song in CHUNITHM before it would unlock in maimai, a promotional arrangement that encouraged playing both games.